DOE announces $8 million for six agrivoltaic research projects
The FARMS projects will examine multiple configurations of solar system design, crops and cultivation methods in order to develop replicable models that may offer new economic opportunities.
Ideematec trackers support a 7 GW portfolio in Texas
Solar Proponent and Ideematec are working together with an EPC contractor to finalize the delivery schedules for the first Texas project of approximately 650 MW.
Sunrise brief: U.S. solar capacity to double in three years
Also on the rise: Solar tracker provider Array Technologies reports Q3 earnings surprise, chosen for 750 MW project. FTC Solar reveals updated Voyager clamping system, posts Q3 results. And more.
Agrivoltaic solar tracker uses cables instead of buried steel
Rute Suntracker system, designed for utility-scale, high clearance solar, may reduce steel use by 30%.
BayWa r.e. optimizes business model for agrivoltaics
BayWa r.e. has begun optimizing its sheep count while experimenting with shepherd partnership business models.
Strategies to maximize clean energy development while being good land stewards
SEIA white paper lays out framework for engaging with communities and minimizing impacts of solar siting.
Study shows that Nextracker’s machine learning software improves solar plant output
The software’s algorithms were found to boost output by leveraging Nextracker’s independent-row tracking system.
Sunrise brief: Are we educating enough power system engineers for the renewables transition?
Also on the rise: Fluke unveils the Solar Multifunction Tester 1000 at RE+ in Anaheim. Solar tariffs caused a year of uncertainty–could a U.S. solar supply chain help? And more.
Model to assess microclimates in vertical agrivoltaic systems
Swedish researchers have developed a model to analyze the microclimate parameters of a vertically mounted agrivoltaic system. They validated their model by comparing its estimations with measurements of solar irradiance, PV module temperature, and ground temperature.
Sunrise brief: Agrivoltaics co-locates solar and agriculture, yielding mutual benefit
Also on the rise: Bi-directional charging approved for Nissan LEAF in the U.S. PVH to open solar tracker manufacturing plant in Texas. And more.
